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Review:
Sometimes referred to as Queensland’s gateway to the tropical north, Cairns is a relaxed city where visitors will appreciate the great outdoors. A must-see is the Great Barrier Reef – the largest coral reef system in the world. Whether the budget is small or large, there’s an option for everyone. Whitsunday Islands, and Hayman and Lizard Islands are also popular. Another must-see is the Daintree Rainforest, inspiration for the movie Avatar, and the world’s oldest rainforest. Visitors can trek the rainforest, visit a rainforest community, take a canopy tour, and return to Cairns on a scenic train ride. Adventurers can go whitewater rafting, tubing, bungee jumping, and skydiving.
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